Overview
Title: Estates and Facilities Senior Engineer
Department: Technical Services Department
Reports To: Estates and Facilities Operations Manager
Work Pattern: 40-hour week
Main Purpose of Post: We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Estates and Facilities Senior Engineer to lead the maintenance strategy for estate and facilities management at LLAOL. This is a key leadership role responsible for setting and driving standards, managing a team of in-house technicians and acting as the department's technical lead across the estate. The successful candidate will shape long-term asset performance, ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, and deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions across the estate. You will lead on technical compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Tasks & Principle Accountabilities:
The principal role is to maintain the building estates portfolio of LLAOL. This can require the candidate to fulfil such duties as:
Strategic Technical Leadership
* Develop and implement the technical strategy for estate and facilities operations.
* Provide subject matter expertise across building services, infrastructure, and compliance requirements.
* Drive innovation and efficiency in building and maintenance practices, systems, and technologies.
Team Leadership and Development
* Lead and manage a team of technicians, ensuring high performance, accountability, and continuous professional development.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and health & safety awareness.
* Oversee training plans and technical upskilling to meet evolving business needs.
Health & Safety and Compliance
* Champion a safety-first culture across all estate and facilities activities.
* Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations (e.g., H&S, fire, environmental).
* Conduct audits, risk assessments and oversee implementation of corrective actions.
Project and Workstream Management
* Lead internal projects and improvement initiatives from concept through delivery.
* Manage technical input on capital and lifecycle replacement programmes.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants/contractors.
Asset and Infrastructure Management
* Oversee asset condition assessments and ensure data accuracy within asset management systems.
* Develop long-term asset strategies, including maintenance, renewals and performance upgrades.
* Identify high-risk assets and coordinate targeted investment plans.
Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) Oversight
* Ensure effective execution of PPM activities and monitor compliance against schedules.
* Work closely with the maintenance team and contractors to minimise downtime and disruption.
* Use data-driven insights to refine and optimise PPM strategies.
System Oversight and Reporting
* Manage Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as TABS FM.
* Oversee reporting tools to drive performance insight and data-led decision-making.
* Ensure accurate record-keeping for compliance, maintenance and project delivery.
Performance & Quality Monitoring
* Track KPIs and performance across the estates function, reporting to senior leadership.
* Conduct quality assurance reviews on contractor and internal works.
* Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, benchmarking, and innovation.
Budget and Contract Management
* Support the development and management of the Estate and maintenance budget.
* Monitor spend, approve works and manage procurement in line with value-for-money principles.
* Lead contract performance reviews and hold suppliers accountable to SLAs.
Emergency Response and Business Continuity
* Act as a senior technical lead during incidents affecting estate infrastructure.
* Coordinate engineering input during emergencies and participate in incident investigations.
* Support the development and testing of resilience and business continuity plans.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
* Take the lead in key meetings, representing the estates function at both operational and strategic levels.
* Deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to internal stakeholders, senior leadership and external partners.
* Be accountable for assigned actions, ensuring timely follow-up, resolution, and communication of outcomes.
* Build strong working relationships across departments to support effective decision-making and collaboration.
Delivering the LLA Way
* Contribute to delivering a great guest experience by performing your role with accuracy and efficiency. Recognising that every task whether guest facing or behind the scenes contributes to supporting the company’s overall LLA Way Strategy and service standards.
* Proactively and positively promote the LLA Way initiatives and projects with all employees and the wider airport community.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate is expected to hold and have some experience and knowledge in the following:
* Proven experience in facilities or estate supervision role.
* Proficiency in CMMS systems like TABS FM.
* Strong organisational and project management skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
* Comprehensive knowledge of compliance standards, health and safety regulations, and asset management practices.
* Experience managing DEL / CEL.
* Health and Safety qualification – NEBOSH General / Construction preferred (desirable)
Candidate Qualities
* Strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
* Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
* Adaptable and open to embracing new technologies and industry best practices.
* Flexible approach to duties and responsibilities
* Strong commitment to set objectives and positive “can do” attitude.
The candidate will be a results-driven professional with a passion for optimising building portfolios. We invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role. Join our team and contribute to the success of our property management initiatives.
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